Solution Architect - Data Management

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting

32d • $125,000 - $186,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Alpha Group is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry, specializing in strategy, management consulting, and technology expertise for asset and wealth management, alternatives, and insurance industries. Alpha Tech Services is the technology implementation arm, focusing on delivering change and transformation programs centered around Asset & Wealth technology solutions. The company prides itself on being a meritocratic environment, offering a rewarding place to work and build a career. Alpha focuses exclusively on Asset and Wealth Management, operates globally, and partners with key vendors to implement, configure, and support major platforms. They assist clients with cloud architectures, future state data architectures, bespoke development, and data management strategies.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data analysis, engineering, architecture roles, including experience with transformational projects
• Hands-on expertise with Master Data Management (MDM) platforms, with preference for modern, cloud-native solutions like Semarchy, Profisee, Reltio, Curioum, and CluedIn; experience with established enterprise platforms including GoldenSource, Eagle DM/PACE, and Gresham/S&P/Markit EDM is also valuable.
• Strong data modeling experience, including conceptual/logical/physical modeling; experience with ERD tools like Erwin or ER/Studio is a plus
• Hands-on experience leading complex integration initiatives, ETL/ELT design (AWS Glue, Talend, Azure Data Factory, Fivetran, dbt) including API-driven integration (A/synch, Web Hook/Callback, Event-driven, Bulk), event streaming (Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hub), and real-time data distribution in large business data environments
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and experience with cloud data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric/Synapse; Familiarity with modern data architecture patterns, such as data mesh, data products, and Lakehouse architectures.
• Proficiency in data governance and metadata management, including stewardship models, business glossaries, lineage, and tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica EDC.
• Strong grounding in data quality and lifecycle management, including profiling, monitoring, remediation workflows, and policy-driven controls.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and reliable data architectures, incorporating best practices in access control, encryption, privacy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC, GDPR, SOC2).
• Experience with data orchestration and transformation frameworks
• Experience in the Asset & Wealth Management industry
• Experience managing data engineering projects using Agile or other methodologies
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERD tools like Erwin or ER/Studio
• Experience with modern, cloud-native MDM solutions like Semarchy, Profisee, Reltio, Curioum, and CluedIn
• Experience with established enterprise MDM platforms including GoldenSource, Eagle DM/PACE, and Gresham/S&P/Markit EDM
• Familiarity with modern data architecture patterns, such as data mesh, data products, and Lakehouse architectures.
• Experience with data governance and metadata management tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica EDC.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead delivery of data platforms, end-to-end pipelines and system integrations, managing an implementation team of experienced developers and technical consultants.
• Support in the definition and implementation of best practice data engineering and governance practices.
• Translate business and technical requirements into solution designs, including definition of required work packages and resourcing.
• Support clients in improving and optimizing their operating models, including resource management, technology architecture and business process.
• Use knowledge of the vendor and tool landscape to design appropriate solutions.
• Define and socialize technical approaches for implementation, e.g., SDLC, data migration, integrations, influencing client teams to best practice perspectives.
• Input to project definition, resourcing and timelines and objectives within a workstream or project.
• Drive documentation and development according to specifications and standards.
• Present options and designs to business and technology stakeholders, articulating Alpha’s IP in business process design and technical delivery to clients at all levels.
• Participate in project team meetings and communicate effectively with internal and client peers, architects, system analysts, business analysts, project managers, quality control, and across other technology team boundaries, reporting project status as required.
• Support Alpha’s internal IP with proposition and accelerator development, including at least one area of specific expertise.
• Take a lead in mentoring and coaching team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual profit-sharing opportunity
• 401k/RRSP matching
• 25 days of annual paid time off
• Up to 7 days annually for sick leave
• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous reimbursement for commuting, mobile phone, and home internet expenses
• North America team-wide training and retreats
• Sponsorship towards professional certifications / training supported with 5 days of paid training time.
• Comprehensive parental leave for all parents, including 8 weeks of birthing leave and 8 weeks of bonding leave.
• Return with Care Program to support a smooth transition back to work after leave.
• Child Sickness Leave, providing up to 5 days of protected time for returning parents.
• Menstrual care support, offering employees time off as needed to manage menstrual-related illness.
• Pregnancy loss support, offering paid time off and resources to support employees through loss.
• Menopause support, ensuring employees have access to resources and flexibility during this stage of life.
• Flo subscription coverage for up to two memberships per year to support reproductive and hormonal health.
• Flexible hybrid schedules help balance work and family commitments.
• A supportive community of working parents that shares resources and fosters connection.
• Leadership that models healthy work–life integration, reflecting our belief that family and professional success go hand in hand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed